Sacred Liturgy & Prayer

They were continually in the temple praising God. (Lk 24:53)

Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Christ the King

The Chaplaincy at Christendom College fosters the celebration of the Christian mystery, of the beauty of God’s grace, lived in the sacred liturgy, in the sacraments, in prayer. The daily celebration of the Mass is the center of College life, and is complemented by Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, by the daily offering of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, and by ample opportunities for devotions and for prayer.

Lectors
Lectors proclaim the readings from sacred scripture and announce the intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass. For information about serving as a lector, please contact: sacristan@christendom.edu

Altar Servers
Altar servers are men who assist the priest in the celebrations of the sacred liturgy, especially at the altar at Mass. For more information, please contact: sacristan@christendom.edu

Sacristans
Sacristans help prepare the celebrations of the sacred liturgy, especially the Mass, and serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion when necessary. For more information, please contact: sacristan@christendom.edu

Schola GregorianaThe Schola Gregoriana is a men’s choral group which assists the College community’s worship in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with traditional Gregorian chant, helping to elevate the hearts of the faithful to interior participation in the sacred liturgy, especially on Sundays, on feast days, and at special events such as the annual Baccalaureate Mass. For more information, please contact Dr. Kurt Poterack, Director, at:
kpoterack@hotmail.com

Choir
This mixed men’s and women’s choir sings for Sunday and feast day Masses on campus, specializing in sacred polyphony by masters such as Palestrina, Victoria, and des Prez. Occasionally the group gives performances off campus. For more information, please contact Dr. Kurt Poterack, Director, at: kpoterack@hotmail.com

Holy Rood GuildThese are women who keep Christ the King Chapel clean and well-ordered. For more information, please contact: holyrood@christendom.edu

GIVE THE GREATEST GIFT

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered at Christ the King Chapel for your intensions—for any person or persons living or deceased. Please contact Brenda Seelbach in Regina Coeli Hall or at brenda.seelbach@
christendom.edu, 540.636.2900. Suggested stipend donation: $10.

Retreats

Fall Break Pilgrimage and Mission Trip
For men and women, open to all students, scheduled during Fall Break (October 18-25, 2014). A four day, 50 mile pilgrimage to Chimayo in northern New Mexico to be preceded by three days of work with the homeless of Denver in conjunction with Christ in the City ministries. For more information, please contact Professor Mike Brown at: mbrown@christendom.edu

Fall Break Silent Retreat
Open to all male students. A weeklong silent retreat at Clear Creek Monastery in Oklahoma, leaving by van October 18 and returning to campus October 26. For more information, please contact Professor Mike Brown at: mbrown@christendom.edu.

Mass Intentions
Give the greatest gift: have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered at Christ the King Chapel for your intentions: brenda.seelbach@christendom.edu

Chapel Donations
If you would like to give glory to God and to remember a loved one by giving a gift which would embellish our sacred liturgies, please contact our chaplain at chaplain@christendom.edu.

As a natural expression of the Catholic identity of the University, the university community should give a practical demonstration of its faith in its daily activity, with important moments of reflection and of prayer. . . . Members of this community will be offered opportunities to assimilate Catholic teaching and practice into their lives and will be encouraged to participate in the celebration of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist as the most perfect act of community worship. (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 39)